On November 10, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit and support the Baisi occupation group at Khwan Chai Naka Port, Bueng Kan Province. The Department of Employment’s Inspector-General, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Bueng Kan Provincial Labour Officer, and chairperson of the group gave a welcome at the Baisi occupation group, Kwan Chai Naka Pier, Bueng Khong Long District Bueng Kan Province. Mrs. Thienrat said that as the COVID-19 situation has eased, the tourism sector has begun to recover. Therefore, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, has a policy for the Ministry of Labour to accelerate the promotion of occupations in various areas within the tourism sector, to encourage employment, equip people with skills, jobs, a stable careers, and income, following the government’s policy. Today, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned her and her team to visit and encourage the Baisi occupation group at Khwan Chai Naka Port, Bueng Kan Province. From speaking with the group members, the homeworker group currently has 13 members. The members earn an […]
On November 7, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to lead the Ministry of Labour’s management team to present a flower basket to congratulate Manager Daily on their 15th anniversary, stepping into their 15th anniversary. The Manager Daily Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Suwat Thongthanakul, was the recipient on this occasion. The Department of Employment’s Inspector-General, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General, Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont, and representatives from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Skill Development and the Social Security Office joined to congratulate them at the Chao Phraya House, Phra Athit Road, Chana Songkhram Subdistrict, Dusit District, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 7 November 2022
On November 4, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, to participate in the discussion on “The Ministry of Labour’s Role in Raising the Worker’s Quality of Life Towards Stability.” The discussion took place at the social security academic conference 2022 (Central Region) entitled Modernizing SSO 2022: Driving Towards A Modern Social Security System Modernizing SSO 2022: Stepping into a modern social security system at the Miracle Grand Hotel. The Convention, Laksi, Bangkok ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 4 November 2022
On November 2, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the awarding of medals and certificates to participants of the 46th WorldSkills Competition and presented a plaque to the sponsors, driving Thai youths to win one silver medal and six medals for excellent craftsmanship to build Thailand’s reputation. The occasion took place at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, congratulated the participants of the 46th WorldSkills Competition, who were able to win medals on the global stage. This is a success in showing the talent and potential of Thai youths who have skills on par with other nations worldwide. This competition is different from the previous competition, with 15 countries competing in 62 branches between September and October 2022. Thailand had representatives participating in 12 fields, with 13 people and one in the team category. The results of this competition were satisfactory in that Thailand won one silver medal and six medals for excellent craftsmanship. The silver medal was from the CNC machining branch (lathe machine) represented by Mr. Nuttawut Petch-ngam. The six medals of excellent craftsmanship were […]
On October 19, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, chaired the 13th Government Provident Fund Committee meeting, which was registered (GPF) No. 8/2022. The meeting took place at the GPF Meeting Room, 23rd floor, Building A, The Nine Tower Grand Rama 9, Bangkok. The meeting considered the performance of Kasikorn Asset Management Co., Ltd., and MFC Asset Management Co., Ltd., the draft expenditure budget – member registration for 2023, general and specific requirements of the registration management company, and request for approval of expenses for refurbishment and decoration of the GPF office for 2022. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 19 October 2022
On October 28, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit Bueng Kan Province to perform the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of the fifth Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan-Bolikhamxay) at the construction area of the Ban Don Yom project, Moo 2, Khai Si Subdistrict, Mueang District, Bueng Kan Province. The Prime Minister and delegation met with labour volunteers, the public, and the heads of government agencies involved, who came to welcome them. From there, the Prime Minister and delegation crossed over to the foundation stone laying area of the project in Bolikhamxay Province, Laos. The Prime Minister of Laos, Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, gave a welcome. Mr. Suchart said that the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha emphasizes promoting tourism and transportation to drive economic and social development. The construction of the fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, Bueng Kan-Bolikhamxay, is part of a strategy to develop the competitiveness of the Northeastern region in the upper subregion and development strategies of Bueng Kan Province […]
On October 27, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the 42nd Home & Condo Expo opening ceremony. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives and relevant agencies also joined the occasion at Hall 5, Queen Sirikit Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. Mr. Suchart said it had been known that, over time, the three main associations of the country’s real estate industry are the Thai Condominium Association, the Thai Real Estate Association, and the Housing Business Association. The three associations are an important force from the private sector, involved in the integration of real estate business and the drive of the overall national economy to expand and grow continuously and sustainably. The Home & Condo Expo is an important event not only for the real estate business but also important to the overall country’s economic system. Houses are still considered the fourth factor in living. The event is the largest housing expedition, with large, medium, and small real estate businesses coming together to offer a variety of projects to exhibit. The event allows consumers and the general public to buy a home, which is one of the […]
On October 20, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to receive consumer goods from representatives of the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Employment Office. The Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Ms. Bunyawee Khophan, and the Department of Employment’s Inspector-General, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, also joined the occasion at the foyer on the ground floor Ministry of Labour. Establishments in the area had donated the goods, including ten boxes of crispy snacks, 50 boxes of instant noodles, and 40 boxes of biscuits. The donations were given to the Ministry of Labour to pack relief bags to help the victims. This is to offer initial alleviation to the people, workers, and villagers affected by flooding. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 20 October 2022
On October 19, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, joined the Institute Of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting No. 10/2022, which took place online. The meeting considered the report on operating results and the budget disbursements according to the action plan for the 2022 Fiscal Year, Quarter 1-4 (October 2021 – September 2022), the Statement of Financial Position, and the Statement of Financial Performance for the 2022 Fiscal Year, Quarter 1-4, from October 2021 – September 2022, the report on the performance of the Human Resources Management Plan for 2022, the report on the satisfaction survey of service recipients for 2022, and the report of organizational assessment and the Director of the Institute Of Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment for the 2022 Fiscal Year. The meeting also assigned representatives in the 35th National Occupational Safety and Health Committee and appointed other relevant working groups. It also reported the results of the Institute Of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Committee’s self-assessments for 2022 and the assessment of document quality of the preparation of documents for meetings that the Secretarial Department presents to […]
On October 18, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour Meeting No. 6/2022 at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting acknowledged the approval of the minutes of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour Meeting No. 5/2022 and considered the employment, wage rates, and position adjustments of preliminary analysis and evaluation staff of all provincial labour offices. It also considered changes in rotations of civil servants and officials, including discussions regarding the payment of meals for trainees in the Occupational Disaster Relief Program and skill development activities. In this regard, the meeting followed up on performance following the orders of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 18 October 2022
On October 16, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Academic Labour Advisor Mrs. Napasorn Toongsooksai to talk on “The Role of the Government in Supporting the Recovery of Informal Workers from Crisis.” The speech presented the important role of driving policies and programs to improve the quality of life of informal workers in Thailand. The occasion took place in a public forum entitled “Increasing Prices and Low Wages: How Will Informal Workers Overcome The Crises?” at the Ballroom of Century Park Hotel. The Friedrich-Ebert Foundation organized the event in collaboration with the Informal Workers Association (Thailand) and the Foundation for Labour and Employment Promotion to present the situation of living in the informal sector during the cost of living crisis. It also presented experiences in policy and work planning to develop the recovery of informal workers from abroad and exchanged guidelines on formulating policies and plans to support informal workers in overcoming these crises. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 16 October 2022
On October 13, 2022, at 17.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, and his wife, together with the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, greeted His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen at the unveiling of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s statue. On this occasion, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, joined in laying a wreath to commemorate the anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s passing. The occasion took place at the King Rama IX Memorial Park in the Dusit District of Bangkok. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 October 2022
On October 13, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, to visit the area, to monitor and resolve flooding issues for the people and establishments in Wat Saeng Siritham, Tha It Subdistrict, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. Provincial governors, heads of government agencies involved, labour volunteers, and community members in the area welcomed the delegation. Mr. Suchart said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, is concerned about the people affected by the floods. Therefore, all government agencies were instructed to work together to support flood victims. The Labour Minister has instructed the Ministry of Labour’s five agencies in every province to accelerate support with the province. The Provincial Offices/Institutes of Skill Development have supported vehicles transporting people whose houses were flooded to temporary shelters and deployed technicians to take care of the people and the relevant agencies. They have set up a tent to provide repair services for motorcycles, electrical appliances, and small agricultural engines to reduce the cost to people whose […]
On October 11, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, to attend the working group meeting to review the draft regulations of the Council of Science and Technology Professionals, on the practice of controlled science and technology in occupational health and safety act B.E. … No. 3/2022. The meeting took place on the 3rd floor, Building 2 (NSTDA), Office of the Permanent Secretary of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Soi Yothi), Rama 6 Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok. The meeting reviewed and amended the draft regulations of the Council of Science and Technology Professionals on the practice of controlled science and technology in occupational health and safety act B.E. …for the third time. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 11 October 2022
On October 8, 2022, at 11.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, to visit Sisaket Province to donate relief bags to flood victims. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, are concerned for the people affected by the floods. The bags were donated to help alleviate the suffering of the people. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mr. Thanakrit Jirivipakorn, Advisory Council to the Labour Minister Mr. Pongsak Ariyasunthonkul, member of the Sisaket Provincial Administrative Organization Council, District 1, Uthumphon Phisai, Mr. Theerapat Phokham, and agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Sisaket Province joined the donation of 128 relief bags to victims in Thung Chai Subdistrict, Uthumphon Phisai District, Sisaket Province. At 13.00 hours, they donated 126 relief bags to victims in Khayung Subdistrict, Uthumphon Phisai District, Sisaket Province. The President of Thung Chai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mr. Sawang Duang-art, and the President of Khayung Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mr. Ratchapol […]
On October 8, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, to preside over the 13th GPEF Committee, to commence the training for GPEF members at the Songkhla Polytechnic College. The Government Permanent Employee Registered Provident Fund (GPEF) organized a training program for members of the GPEF to enable members to build their skills and knowledge in daily life or at work and to be used for promotions. The knowledge can also create career opportunities to generate sufficient and sustainable income for life. ++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 8 October 2022
